Terrible storm by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)3
editions published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
2,282 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A child's two grandfathers relate their boyhood experiences of the "terrible blizzard of 1888," during which each was stuck
for three days doing what he disliked the most

Rocks in his head by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)5
editions published
between
2001
and
2002
in
English and Japanese
and held by
1,439 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A young man has a lifelong love of rock collecting that eventually leads him to work at a science museum

Through the lock by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)4
editions published
between
2000
and
2003
in
English
and held by
509 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Etta, a twelve-year-old orphan in nineteenth-century Connecticut, meets a boy living in an abandoned cabin on the New Haven
and Northampton Canal and has adventures with him while trying to be reunited with her siblings

In plain sight by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)1
edition published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
371 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Eleven-year-old Sarah copes with emotional and economic hardships when her beloved but impulsive father leaves the family
and their Massachusetts farm to prospect for gold in California

Torchlight by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)1
edition published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
344 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
In 1864, fifth-grader Charlotte befriends an Irish-American girl at school and tries to understand the prejudices between
the Irish and the Yankees in her town of Westfield, Massachusetts. Based on historical events

A killing in Plymouth Colony by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
288 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
In Plymouth Colony in the 1630s, John continually disappoints his father, Governor William Bradford, during a difficult time
as the colony faces its first murder and subsequent trial

The wrong one by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)2
editions published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
280 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Kate and her brother Jesse are not happy when they have to move from Brooklyn to an old house in Massachusetts after the death
of their father, but their newly adopted sister from Korea quickly makes friends with a "blue lady" who helps the family find
a way to stay where they belong

You come to Yokum by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)2
editions published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
262 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Twelve-year-old Frank witnesses his mother's struggles to muster support for women's right to vote even as the family's life
is transformed by a year running a lodge in western Massachusetts in the early 1920s

Friends and relations : using literature with social themes K-2 by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)3
editions published
between
1999
and
2000
in
English
and held by
166 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
"In "Friends and Relations: Using Literature with Social Themes, Grades 3-5," renowned experts in the field of children's
literature recommend eight outstanding books for the upper elementary grades focusing on themes of friendship and family.
Ranging from picture books to novels, these selections are rich with possibilities for exploring topics such as loyalty, empathy,
conflict, courage, fairness, responsibility, and diversity. Each book recommendation features: A detailed summary of the book,
A variety of activities for enhancing understanding, Suggestions and techniques for facilitating in-depth discussions, An
annotated list of thematically-related books." (cover verso)

Once upon a time-- : an encyclopedia for successfully using literature with young children by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)3
editions published
in
1990
in
English
and held by
160 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Intended to increase the choices available for teachers and children in the classroom, this book helps teachers deal with
the ever burgeoning field of children's books. The first section of the book presents studies of more than 40 authors and
illustrators whose major contributions have been to young children's literature. The studies in this section of the book include
information about those people's lives, their works and awards, classroom activities, and, when possible, photographs and
addresses where they can be reached. The next section of the book presents descriptions of 14 picture books along with activities,
other books, and activities for those other books. The next section presents 33 themes on a variety of subjects, such as accidents,
cats, art and artists, clothing, farms, friendship, nursery rhymes, snow, trees, and word play, through which teachers can
bring works of fiction and nonfiction to the attention of young readers. The last section presents annotated lists of books
by categories, a calendar of birthdays of authors and illustrators, ideas for literature displays, a list of publishers and
their addresses, and an index. (Rs)

Using literature in the middle school curriculum by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)3
editions published
between
1998
and
1999
in
English
and held by
143 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
This book brings together the methods and philosophy for the extensive use of trade books in the middle school curriculum.
Novels, picture books and non-fiction materials are summarized. A section on classroom techniques presents an investigation
and description of some classroom organizational and management systems and techniques to facilitate the use of literature
as a basis of study. In another section, 18 fully developed themes are presented that enable educators to bring literature
into other areas of the curriculum. In addition, 29 literary works are explored through further activities in the classroom
and library. A section on literary study that includes symbolism, foreshadowing and flashbacks helps teachers guide students
to an analytical level in their reading and writing. (Contains author, illustrator, and title index.) (Aef)

Long ago and far away-- : an encyclopedia for successfully using literature with intermediate readers by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)3
editions published
in
1991
in
English
and held by
129 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Intended to increase the choices available for teachers and children in the classroom, this book helps teachers deal with
the ever burgeoning field of children's books. The first section of the book presents 29 themes on a variety of subjects,
such as cats, folklore, money and business, Native Americans, science fiction, sports, villains, and World War ii, through
which teachers can bring works of fiction and nonfiction to the attention of young readers. The following section presents
summaries of 77 children's books and activities, things to talk about, and related books for each of the books. The next section
of the book presents studies of more than 40 authors and illustrators whose major contributions have been to young children's
literature--these studies include information about those people's lives, their works and awards, and, when possible, photographs
and addresses where they can be reached. The last section presents annotated lists of books by categories, a calendar of birthdays
of authors and illustrators, writing techniques, a list of publishers and their addresses, and an index. (Rs)

The Color of poetry by Bill Martin(
Book
)3
editions published
between
1989
and
1996
in
English
and held by
40 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
A selection of short poems - some silly, others more thoughtful - that celebrate the joy of color

Carol Otis Hurst's picture book guide : prekindergarten and kindergarten by Carol Otis Hurst(
Book
)1
edition published
in
1995
in
English
and held by
28 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
The best picture books available for use in a classroom as identified by five experienced teachers. Includes a summary and
a brief description of the text and illustrations for each book as well as suggestion for ways in which the book can be used
across the curriculum

Rhymes about fun times by Bill Martin(
Book
)3
editions published
between
1989
and
1990
in
English
and held by
22 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide

Carol Hurst's children's literature site by Carol Otis Hurst(
)
in
English
and held by
2 WorldCat member
libraries
worldwide
Web Feet summary: Carol Hurst's book reviews appear in Teaching K-8 Magazine. Featured book reviews at this site are accompanied
by classroom activities, lists of similar books, story themes to discuss, and other ideas for teaching with literature. Hurst
also suggests books and activities by subjects, such as time, color, rivers, and bullies. There are links to articles on selected
children's authors and illustrators, and recommendations by curriculum area for teaching with children's literature (using
Robert McCloskey's Make Way for Ducklings--which takes place in Boston--and One Morning in Maine to discuss state features,
for instance)